Gordon Bale Family Finds Life Overseas Is Fascinating
The Bale family, on a two month leave from Tripoli Libya where Gordon Bale heads Libyan Operations for Haliburton Co, recounts a life abroad. They praise low living costs friendly locals and a British school for their children while noting higher Tripoli prices and long travels before returning to Lodgepole and Mobette Texas then back to Libya.
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Gordon Bale
Tripoli
Francey Craig
Gordon Bales
Lodgepole
Bale
A. C. Bale
Bale -Ég
Libyan
Haliburton Co
Libya
North Africa
Borneo
Oklahma
Bales
Haliburton
Oklahoma
United States
Abund
United Nations
Holland
Gouda
Leiden
Edam
Gruyere
New York
Mobettie
Tex
Saddle Club Barbecue Dinner This Sunday
Saddle Club Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club hosts an open pit barbecue this Sunday at the club house south of town. Barbecued beef, baked beans, salad and coffee served from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Tickets cost $1, available from club members or at the club grounds. A six-couple committee runs the event.
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Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Sidney Telegraph
Sioux City Family Escapes Serious Injury In Highway 30 Crash
A Sioux City family narrowly escaped serious injury in a noon Wednesday crash on Highway 30 near Point of Rocks. Dr. Philip Monnig and daughter Christine suffered head cuts, with Dr. Monnig dislocating a shoulder. the trailer towed by their 1963 Chevrolet station wagon overturned blocking the eastbound lane. The family, including five other children, were treated and released from Memorial Hospital and later rested in a local motel. Damages are estimated at 4500 to 5000 dollars.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Point of Rocks
Highway 30
Potter
Philip J. Monnig
Christine
Monnig
Memorial Hospital
Manley
VFW Auxiliary Announces 29th National High School Writing Contest
The Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW announces the 29th annual national High School Writing Contest with the topic The Foreign Student in America An opportunity for Friendship. Mrs Neal Craig of Sidney chairs the Nebraska state contest and will select judges for state finals. First prize is 1000 dollars with additional cash awards and medals. More than 42000 students entered last year.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
America
Neal Craig
Sidney
Nebraska
VFW
West Thirty-fourth Street
Kansas City
Drowned Lad Son Of Former Sidney Residents
Nine year old Robert John Simon II son of former Sidney residents Mr and Mrs Robert John Simon of Tooele Utah drowned Wednesday in an irrigation ditch near Bayard. He was visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Rod erick. Funeral in Bayard Assembly of God Church with burial at Bayard Cemetery. Memorials to L M Nicholson home Sioux Villa. Search by Sheriff Norval Houston CAP planes from Scottsbluff and local help located the body downstream from a siphon tube. He likely fell from a foot bridge. Survivors include his parents two brothers Tom 13 Timmy 4 and sisters Elizabeth 7 and Priscilla 1.
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Robert John Simon II
Bayard
Bayard Cemeery
L. M. Nicholson
2Nd Street
Sioux Villa
Norval Houston
CAP
Scottsbluff
Houston
Simons
Sidney
Simon
Saux
First Baptist Church
France
Tom
Timmy
Elizabeth
Priscilla
George Powwell
Henry Schoenholtz
Don Brian Leaves Council to Lead Buffalo Bill District
Donald H Bran of Sidney resigns as district scout executive for the Wye Braska Boy Scout Council after four years to become district scout executive for the Buffalo Bill District in North Platte. He and his wife and two sons plan to move to North Platte and assume duties August 1, residing at 417 South Willow.
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Donald H Bran
Sidney
Wye- Braska
Buffalo Bill
North Platte
Brian
South Willow
Donors to Cheyenne County Museum Fund
Mr and Mrs Lowell Davis lead recent contributions to the museum fund of the Cheyenne County Historical Association with a $10 gift. The donation highlights ongoing community support for the museum's preservation efforts.
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The
Cheyenne
Safflower Plots To Be Inspected Thursday Aug 1
Cheyenne County Agent Ivan Liljegren invites the public to a 1 30 p m tour of safflower research plots. The Ralph Spearow farm will host Cult t Practices on Safflower, then John Schoen farm for Safflower Varieties. Tour leaders are Lairen Robison and Charles Fenster.
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Cheyenne County
Ivan Liljegren
Ralph Spea
Huntsman
John Schoen
Sidney Municipal Golf Course Naming Contest Ends August 1
The Telegraph invites entries for naming the Sidney Municipal Golf Course with a $25 savings bond prize for the chosen name. Submit on the Entry Blank and mail to Sidney City Offices. Contest closes 5 pm next Thursday August 1, open to all except Sidney city employees.
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Sidney Municipal
the Telegraph
Sidney
Officers Installed By Lodgepole Lions
Lodgepole Lions installed new officers for the coming year on Monday July 22. Don Hafer was chosen to preside over civic activities with Ralph Carleton Ed Schmid and Leonard Bond as first second and third vice presidents. Hart Quinn was reappointed secretary and Ernest Meyer became treasurer. Loren Block and Gene Bond continue as Tail Twister and Lion Tamer. New directors Clarence Kripal and Charles Wise were inducted. The leadership was elected April 22 to guide the club. Beginning next week they will solicit funds for a Community Birthday calendar publication.
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Don Hafer
Hafer
Ralph Carleton
Ed Schmid
Leonard Bond
Hart Quinn
Ernest Meyer
Loren Block
Gene Bond
Clarence Kr’pal
Charles Wise
Lions
Cooler Trend Promises Relief From Heat Wave
A five day Scottsbluff forecast predicts temperatures a few degrees below normal through next Wednesday with highs in the 80s and nightly lows near 60. Showers and isolated thunder storms are forecast across the Panhandle, including Sidney which may face severe storms this afternoon.
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Scottsbluff Weather Bureau
Sidney
Denver
North Platte
FAA
Dave Ells
Panhandle
Scottsbluff
Minatare
Melbeta
Mrs Jaycees discuss upcoming projects and visits
Mrs. Jaycees met at the home of Mrs. Ed Haupt with 11 members and one new member, Mrs. Ned Swaeby. They planned a handiwork booth for the Memorial Hospital Bazaar with Mrs. Daryl Conger as chair. The group will assist with a Fort Sidney Days float and may visit nearby chapters to strengthen ties. The next meeting is Aug. 29 at 8 pm at Mrs. Lee Ross's home.
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Jaycee
Ed Haupt
Haupt
Ned Swaeby
Fall Memorial Hospital
Daryl Conger
Bill Folkerts
Sidney
Bill Maddox
Lee Ross
Measles Vaccine To Be Marketed In Near Future
Measles vaccines are developed with Merck Sharp and Dohme and Charles Pfizer and Co set to market live and killed virus versions. Live vaccine confers immunity in about 95 percent of children for three years and is usually given with Measles Immune Globulin. A three dose inactivated vaccine exists for groups where live vaccine is unsuitable and long lasting immunity is unestablished. Until available, prioritize susceptible children ages nine months to six years.
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Merck, Sharp, and Dome
Charles Pftzer and Co
United Fund Drive Sets 1963 Goal in Sidney Sioux Depot
A planning meeting raised the Sidney Sioux Army Depot United Fund goal to 17 000 for 1963, 1 300 above last year. Budget allocations include Red Cross 3 000 Boy Scouts 5 500 Girl Scouts 2 200 Kings Daughters 2 500 Salvation Army 1 500 Muscular Dystrophy 800 National Travellers Aid 50 and United Fund expenses 950. General Chairman Benny Hochman will lead with Jack Blanscot Raoul Nelson J H McNish and Major Cyril Williams overseeing campaigns. Advance Gifts begin in September with the balance in October. final dates set after Sept 9 board meeting.
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King’s Daughters
Salvation Army
National Travellers Aid Fund
United Fund
Benny Hochman
Jack Blanscot
Raoul Nelson
J. H. McNish
Cyril Williams
Sioux Army
Aerial Soil Tour Planned in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County SWCS set an Aug 18 air tour of soil conservation work. Last year six planes operated. this year more planes are available. Flights start 6 am, run to noon with turbulence expected. A 20 minute ride costs $2. reservations via SWCS office or fair booth. Tours cover west and east county sections.
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Cheyenne County
County Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors
SWCS
Soil Conservation
Residents Warned Of Trash Burning
The Sidney Police Department warns residents to observe trash burning hours. No burning on Mondays. other days burn from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wet garbage may not be burned at any time. Police say many complaints prompted the warning.
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Sidney
Retirement planning need for early flexible approach
Lincoln report quotes Clara Lesied and Mrs Leopold from the University of Nebraska Extension urging early retirement planning. They warn compulsory retirement shortens working life and longer lifespans demand financial independence with rising medical costs. Suggestions include long term debt planning, education funds, and obtaining steady income through insurance, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and trusts.
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Lincoln
Clara Les
University of Nebraska Extension
Leopold
Lodgepole High School Prepares for 1963 64 Term
Ninety pupils register for Lodgepole High School classes as new courses in driver education and three year offerings in industrial art and home economics are added. Four new teachers join the staff including Lynn Colliser and Mrs. Patrick Hamm. Opening date is tentative pending scheduling with other schools.
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Lodgepole
LHS
Duane Freeman
DHS
Lodgepoe
Stadt
Lynn Colliser
Patrick Hamm
Suno
Philip Huerta
Jerry Wittrock
Freeman
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James Thayer
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Gerald Boyer Jr
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Don Brian
North Platte Post
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American Red Cross
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